The first piece, Baker Edit, builds directly on the original version of SKARN. When performed live, SKARN features a part Beck Baker wrote and performs on baritone horn; an instrument normally only found in brass bands. The added harmony is sympathetic but played in a register that lifts the piece to new heights.

Or, as a physical-digital version from us, if you’d like to send someone who doesn’t own a record deck the gift of doom tuba – ORE BANDCAMP

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ORE ~ Belatedly

The album title is derived from the fact that I failed to complete this album the first time around. I started it as a gift to my father when he was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2014. But it remained unfinished when he died eight months later. I subsequently aimed to complete it but found that too hard…so had to start the whole thing afresh. This is now ready, Belatedly.

Belatedly is a split album featuring five Native—ORE only—tracks on Side A (1/2) and five Compound—ORE and collaborator—tracks on Side B (1/2).

It brings us great pleasure to announce that our latest album Belatedly will be released on Box Records in November.

Yep, that’s a little way off but we just had to let you know now as we are so pleased to have found such a great label to partner with. It will be released as a double LP (and download) to reflect the split between the two sides. The artwork and mastering are underway and we are working hard behind the scenes to bring you something special.

ORE is delighted with the album and believes Box Records is the ideal label partner to deliver it. More information as it arises but for now, check out the preview below.

ALBUM BLURB

Belatedly is a split album featuring five Native (ORE only) tracks on Side One and five Compound (ORE and collaborators) tracks on Side Two. I am delighted to announce that previous ORE collaborator Kazuyuki Kishino (KK NULL) has laid down a typically rich contribution, with other collaborators including oud player Khyam Allami, trombonist Sophie Cooper, contra-bassoonist Thomas Stone and baritone horn player Beck Baker. A heady mix!

The title is derived from the fact that I failed to complete this album the first time around. I started it in late 2014 when my father was diagnosed with lung cancer but failed to complete it before his death 8 months later. I subsequently aimed to complete it but found that too hard…so had to start the whole thing afresh. This is now ready, Belatedly.

Thank you to everyone involved with this album to date, whether as a musician, artist, or just through making suggestions for who might sign it etc.
Your support is greatly appreciated.

With the new album almost complete, I have been searching the archives in an attempt to raise some funds to avoid it costing me and arm and a leg to release. Hopefully I will find an appropriate label home for it and they will help with the costs of mastering / artwork / production / PR etc…but failing that this will fall to me.

So, I have – with the kind endorsement of those involved – re-issued the ORE/KKNULL 7″ entitled Components of Circulation / Dawn of Time. This is now available as a digital download via Bandcamp, alongside the original 7″ record. It’s a lovely release and any funds raised from its sale will help support the latest album.

I have also added ALL OF ORE to Bandcamp, which includes all ORE releases and merchandise to date, for the princely sum of £30! There are only 15 of these bundles available as that’s how many t-shirts there are left…and be quick because only the first two orders will come with the self-released ORE//KKNULL Archispirostreptus Gigas CDr – as there are only two copies left!

As a full-time artist, I rely on – and greatly appreciate – your support. More news on the new ORE alum soon!

The new ORE album – provisionally entitled Base – is coming along well and I have some exciting news to share about the approach/format.

The album will be split; one half featuring ORE only – Native – compositions and the other featuring collaborative – Compound – tracks. Each half will include five tracks and I am *delighted* to announce that the collaborating musicians on the Compound half are: Khyam Allami, Sophie Cooper, Thomas Stone, Beck Baker and regular ORE collaborator KK NULL.

It’s hard to say when the album will be finished exactly and what the plan is thereafter but please keep your eyes and ears open for further updates, demos and giveaways!

It’s over 18 months since my last blog post about ORE. In that blog post I stated that I was working on a new ORE album and that the working title was Michael. That was my father’s name and my intention was to complete the album before his death. Sadly this was not to be and much of the rest of the interim period was spent looking after him and dealing with the fallout relating to his death.

I tried to finish that album to no avail. I guess the emotional significance was too great. So, it was binned and I started from scratch a few months back. I am still at the stage of writing it at present; aside from some recording tests and building some interesting instruments to feature on it.

I am in the process of sorting a demo to approach labels with. I am all ears if anyone has any suggestions on this front.

Lastly, here is a tune that did get finished as part of that lost album…enjoy.

New ORE Album

Working title Michael

First and foremost, I have been working hard on the new ORE album, which is to be released later this year. This is proving a fairly lengthy process as it involves a number of collaborators; from other brass players to vocalists and the like. Here is a hint at the sort of thing to expect: